Comedy ·Music ·Romance · United States of America · 1988 · 1h 32m

Hairspray

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Director
John Waters
Cast
Ricki Lake as Tracy Turnblad Divine as Edna Turnblad / Arvin Hodgepile Debbie Harry as Velma Von Tussle Vitamin C as Amber von Tussle Sonny Bono as Franklin von Tussle Leslie Ann Powers as Penny Pingleton
Crew
David Insley — Director of Photography Janice Hampton — Editor Kenny Vance — Original Music Composer John Waters — Writer Rachel Talalay — Producer Vincent Peranio — Production Design
Tagline

The world was in a mess... but their hair was perfect!!

Synopsis

'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963.

Trailer Hairspray — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
bombbaltimore, usacivil rightsromcomracial segregationintegrationinterracial relationshiphairracismdetentiongirls' reformatorydual role
Key Collaborators
John Waters Director David Insley Director of Photography Janice Hampton Editor Kenny Vance Original Music Composer John Waters Writer Rachel Talalay Producer Vincent Peranio Production Design Van Smith Costume Design
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